Clinical trials
First Line Therapy clinical trials
Below are recruiting first line therapy clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 455 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT06525220RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo vs. standard for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new combination of two immunotherapy drugs (petosemtamab plus pembrolizumab) compared to pembrolizumab alone for people with head and neck cancer that has spread or come back and cannot be cured locally. It may be an option if your cancer has a certain protein (PD-L1) and you haven't had prior cancer treatment for this stage.
Mobile, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06538896RecruitingPhase 2
Tislelizumab and nab-paclitaxel for advanced triple-negative breast cancer with bone spread
This trial tests a combination of two drugs, tislelizumab (an immunotherapy) and nab-paclitaxel (a chemotherapy), as the first treatment for advanced triple-negative breast cancer that has spread to the bones. It aims to see if this combination can help shrink or control the cancer.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–70 - NCT06557889RecruitingPhase 2
Fewer chemo cycles with immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This study tests whether giving fewer chemotherapy cycles combined with the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab works as well as the standard full course of chemo plus pembrolizumab for head and neck cancer that has come back or spread. It is for people whose tumors have the PD-L1 protein.
AmiensAges 18 years+ - NCT06566755RecruitingPhase 3
New drug combo for a common type of colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of a new immunotherapy (cadonilimab) with standard chemotherapy (capecitabine, oxaliplatin) and bevacizumab for people with metastatic colorectal cancer that has a RAS mutation or is located on the right side of the colon. The goal is to see if this combination works better than the current standard of care as a first treatment.
Shenyang, LiaoningAges 18–75 - NCT06603376RecruitingPhase 2
Drug combo for BRAF-mutated advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of four drugs (irinotecan liposome, fluorouracil, folinic acid, vermofenib, and cetuximab) as a first treatment for people with advanced colorectal cancer that has a specific BRAF V600E mutation. It aims to see if this combination can shrink tumors or slow their growth.
ShanghaiAges 18–80 - NCT06609304RecruitingPhase 4
CAR T-cell therapy after first treatment for high-risk lymphoma
This trial tests whether a type of immunotherapy called axicabtagene ciloleucel (a CAR T-cell therapy) can improve outcomes when given right after initial treatment for high-risk large B-cell lymphoma. It is for people who have not yet started treatment.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–70 - NCT06641544RecruitingPhase 4
Testing different drug combos for HER2-positive breast cancer
This trial tests different combinations of the drug Inetetamab as a first treatment for breast cancer that has spread and is HER2-positive. It aims to find which combo works best and is safe for newly diagnosed metastatic patients.
Shanwei, GuangdongAges 18–70 - NCT06657157Recruiting
Nerve side effects study for new bladder cancer treatment
This study watches for nerve problems in people getting enfortumab vedotin and pembrolizumab as their first treatment for advanced bladder cancer. It aims to understand how common these side effects are and how they affect patients.
Augsburg, BavariaAges 18 years+ - NCT06662006RecruitingPhase 2
Nal-IRI chemo with immunotherapy and radiation for pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a combination of chemotherapy (Nal-IRI, 5-FU, leucovorin), an immunotherapy drug (PD-L1 inhibitor), and a targeted anti-angiogenic pill, with or without radiation (SBRT), as a second-line treatment for people with metastatic pancreatic cancer that has progressed after first-line therapy.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–75 - NCT06668961RecruitingPhase 2
New combo therapy for head and neck cancer that has returned or spread
This trial is testing a combination of two targeted drugs (SI-B001 and SI-B003) plus chemotherapy as a first treatment for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that has come back or spread to other parts of the body. The goal is to see if this combination works better than standard treatment.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06674343RecruitingPhase 3
Furmonertinib for advanced lung cancer with EGFR mutations
This trial tests a higher dose of furmonertinib (160mg) as a first treatment for advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has specific EGFR mutations (19Del or L858R). It aims to see if this drug can help shrink tumors and delay disease progression.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06699212RecruitingPhase 3
Light-activated therapy with immunotherapy for head and neck cancer
This trial tests a new light-activated treatment (ASP-1929) combined with an immunotherapy drug (pembrolizumab) as a first treatment for head and neck cancer that has come back in the same area but has not spread to other parts of the body. It aims to see if this combination works better than standard treatment alone.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07106034RecruitingPhase 2
Testing a new combo therapy for advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of two drugs (ONGERICIMAB and TORIPALIMAB) for people with a specific type of colorectal cancer that did not respond to first treatment. It aims to see if this new approach can help shrink or control the cancer.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18–75 - NCT06119581RecruitingPhase 3
Oloromosib with Immunotherapy as First Treatment for KRAS G12C Lung Cancer
This trial tests a new targeted pill (olomorasib) combined with immunotherapy (pembrolizumab) and possibly chemotherapy for people with advanced non-small cell lung cancer that has a KRAS G12C mutation and has not been treated before.
Huntsville, AlabamaAges 18 years+ - NCT06708949RecruitingPhase 2
Immunotherapy combo for advanced kidney cancer
This trial compares two immunotherapy combinations—nivolumab/relatlimab/ipilimumab vs. nivolumab/ipilimumab—as first treatment for advanced kidney cancer with clear cell features. It aims to see which combo works better for people who haven't had prior therapy.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06728865RecruitingPhase 2
Furmonertinib plus Avastin for EGFR+ lung cancer with brain mets
This trial tests a combination of two targeted drugs (Furmonertinib and Avastin) as the very first treatment for people with a specific type of lung cancer (EGFR-mutant non-small cell) that has spread to the brain. The goal is to see how well it works and how safe it is.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 15–75 - NCT06731413RecruitingPhase 2
Mild chemo with immunotherapy for older adults with advanced lung cancer
This study tests a milder chemotherapy combined with an immunotherapy drug (anti-PD-1) as the first treatment for advanced lung cancer in older or frailer adults. It aims to see if this approach works better with fewer side effects.
Richmond, VirginiaAges 18 years+ - NCT06736717RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Testing onvansertib plus chemo for first-line advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new drug called onvansertib combined with standard chemotherapy (NALIRIFOX) as the first treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer that cannot be removed by surgery or has spread. The goal is to see if adding onvansertib helps shrink tumors or slow the cancer better than chemo alone.
Kansas City, KansasAges 18 years+ - NCT06757634RecruitingPhase 3
A study of gedatolisib for first-line advanced breast cancer
This trial tests a new targeted therapy called gedatolisib for people with HR-positive, HER2-negative advanced breast cancer who have not yet received treatment for metastatic disease. It aims to see if adding this drug to standard hormone therapy can help control the cancer longer.
Duarte, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT06767813RecruitingPhase 2
Study of TQB2868, anlotinib, and chemo for first-line pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new combination of drugs (TQB2868, anlotinib, and chemotherapy) as a first treatment for metastatic pancreatic cancer that has spread. It may help if you have not had prior treatment for advanced disease.
Zhengzhou, HenanAges 18–75 - NCT06770452RecruitingPhase 2
HRS-4642 combo for first-line advanced pancreatic cancer
This trial tests a new targeted drug (HRS-4642) combined with nimotuzumab and chemotherapy for people with advanced pancreatic cancer that has a specific gene change called KRAS G12D. It's for those who haven't had treatment for advanced disease yet.
Hangzhou, ZhejiangAges 18–75 - NCT06775743RecruitingPhase 2
Combination therapy and radiation for EGFR-mutant lung cancer after resistance
This trial tests whether adding radiation therapy to a drug combination can help people with a specific type of lung cancer that has stopped responding to standard first-line pills. It's for patients whose cancer has a certain gene change (EGFR) and has spread to other parts of the body.
Shanghai, Shanghai MunicipalityAges 18 years+ - NCT06776757RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Sintilimab plus cetuximab and chemo for first-line advanced colorectal cancer
This trial tests a combination of immunotherapy (sintilimab), a targeted therapy (cetuximab), and chemotherapy as a first treatment for advanced colorectal cancer that hasn't spread or come back after earlier treatment. It's for people whose tumors have certain genetic markers (RAS/BRAF wild-type) and show signs of immune activity (PD-L1 or CD8+ TILs).
Shenzhen, GuangdongAges 18–75 - NCT06792994Recruiting
CLL treatment sequence study for patients in GCLLSG trials
This observational study looks at the order of treatments given to people with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) who took part in certain first-line studies run by the German CLL Study Group. It aims to learn how different treatment sequences affect overall survival over time.
CologneAges 18–99
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for first line therapy?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 455 recruiting first line therapy studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a first line therapy trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a first line therapy trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.